The former MEP denies being a supporter of President Putin. According to Nigel Farage, “you shouldn’t be surprised if the Russian bear responds if you poke it with a stick”.
The leader of the Eurosceptic Reformi UK party Nigel Farage statements about Russia’s attack as a result of provocation by the West have raised heated debate in Britain.
The former MEP stated the broadcasting company In an interview with the BBCthat “the war is naturally Putin’s fault, but the expansion of the EU and NATO gave the president a reason to tell the Russians that they are coming for us again”.
Prime Minister Sunak: Farage’s comments play into Russia’s pocket
British Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak criticized Farage for aligning towards Russia. According to him, Farage’s assessments are “dangerous to British security”. He wrote about it, among other things The Telegraph magazine.
Leader of the Labor Party Keir Starmer characterized the comments as “disgraceful”. Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey characterized Farage as “Putin’s apologist”. Statements from the Scottish National Party were characterized as “an insult to the suffering Ukrainians”.
Farage says he saw Russia’s development in advance
Former MEP Farage clarified his statements In The Telegraph. He said the Russian attack was “immoral, horrible and something that cannot be defended”.
According to him, the truth-teller should still not be blamed. He said that he saw the course of events years ago and that he was “one of the few politicians who have been right and honest about Russia”.
Parliamentary elections will be held in Great Britain on the fourth of July. The Labor Party goes to the elections as a strong early favorite.